ABA of Illinois is presenting workshops on ethics for behavior analysts and PEAK relational training (RFT) on the evening of October 23 (ethics) and October 24 (PEAK) at the Marriot Courtyard Hotel and Convention Center, Elmhurst, IL.

Great opportunities to keep sharp on ethics for behavior analysts and to go in-depth on a comprehensive application of relational frame theory to teaching children (with or without special needs).

BACB CEUs are included. For more information, please click on the following: PEAK_Dixon_Chicago_Oct or visit www.abaofillinois.org/trainings.

If you’re attending ABAI this year, you may want to check out these presentations by Wisconsin behavior analysts regarding behavior analytic practice in Wisconsin:

05/29/2012

12:00 PM – 1:20 PM

202 (TCC)

PRA; Service Delivery

BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: William J. Murray, Ph.D.

Defining and Expanding ABA Services at the State-Level

Chair: William J. Murray (Wisconsin Department of Health Services)

Discussant: Kevin P. Klatt (University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire)

Defining Behavior Analysis in the State of Wisconsin WILLIAM J. MURRAY (Wisconsin Department of Health Services)

Abstract: Defining who behavior analysts are and the services we offer may seem unnecessary to most behavior analysts, but within the structure of an entrenched political system that supports consumer choice without specifics as to quality, it is absolutely critical in order to ensure the provision of effective services. Notions related to such things as cost-effectiveness, data-based decision making, treatment fidelity and treatment efficacy are not lost to behavior analysts, and are also issues that policy makers typically care about. However, many of these same policy makers may be either elected officials or closely tied to elected officials, and consequently their motives may not be similar to those of dedicated treatment providers. Developing an understanding of how to walk this political line while remaining committed to quality treatment services is critical and will be the focus of this presentation, with an emphasis on remaining employed in a contentious political climate while also working to ensure consumers receive effective behavior analytic services.

Growing Behavior Analysis Across the State of Wisconsin KAREN R. HARPER (Association for Behavior Analysis of Illinois, LLC)

Abstract: As Wisconsin enacted legislation requiring insurance companies to provide funding for autism treatment services, legislation also passed allowing for behavior analysts to apply for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. As a consequence of this licensure, there grew an increased need for legitimate behavior analytic services around the state, not only related to autism services, but also across other populations and areas of need. This presentation addresses efforts by one provider to expand the services offered by her company across Wisconsin, working with the state Department of Health Services and county-level agencies, in order to provide quality services to multiple client populations. Her experience with finding qualified behavior analysts, working with counties to fund her services, and overcoming other procedural “roadblocks” will be described in order to present a model for how other companies might work collaboratively with state-level policy makers to influence funding opportunities for behavior analysts.

Ensuring Consumer Protection for the Recipients of ABA Services in Wisconsin Tamara S. Kasper (The Center for Autism Treatment, Inc.)

Abstract: As Wisconsin created a state level license for behavior analysts in 2010, one of the discussions held with the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing involved the development of assurances that the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the state DRL would work collaboratively to not only create language regarding the violation of ethical practices by licensed behavior analysts, but work in the future to monitor and enforce actions against unethical persons. Clearly one of the most critical pieces of licensure language involves an understanding that licensure involves a process for discipline if ethical violations occur, and it was with this in mind that both the Wisconsin DRL and the BACB drafted language placing at least some of the responsibility for ensuring consumer protection on other behavior analysts as “self reporters.” This creates an interesting dilemma for behavior analysts in monitoring the ethical behavior of their colleagues. As the licensure law has been in place for nearly two years, situations are arising that cause licensed behavior analysts to consider how these responsibilities might be enacted in meaningful ways. This presentation will discuss some of these issues and potential methods of addressing them.

CEUs for Board Certified Behavior Analysts at this year’s conference are available for all workshops and presentations, with the exception of “Autism & ACC: Supporting functional communication needs, behavior regulation, and language development.”

CEUs are earned at 1 CEU for 50 minutes; consequently, CEUs will be earned at the following rates that WisABA 2011:

The Minnesota Northland Association for Behavior Analysis (MNABA) is holding a regional conference at St. Cloud State University on September 30, 2011.

As a professional behavior analyst, continuing education is not only a requirement, but an invaluable way to learn, improve your skills, and stay connected to the field and other professionals; the MNABA regional conference will give you an opportunity to do just that.

Please see the PDF files below for more information on the MNABA Conference!

The 2010 WisABA Conference is scheduled for August 16 – 18, 2010, at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Memorial Union, Madison, WI.

We’re lakeside again for the conference, overlooking beautiful Lake Mendota this year from the Memorial Union right in the middle of the UW-Madison campus. Come for workshops on the 16th and 17th; stay for renowned presenters on the 17th and 18th.

And don’t miss the WisABA Social!

Workshop and presenter information is below. Look for updated information, including the conference brochure, on the soon to go-live fully revised WisABA website (www.wisaba.org).

Confirmed presenters

Bill Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Matt Andrzejewski, Ph.D.

Lisa Barsness, M.S., BCBA

Roger Bass, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Andy Bondy, Ph.D.

Vince Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.

Kevin Klatt, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Wendy Machalicek, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Ed Morris, Ph.D., BCBA

Chris Simler

Matt Tincani, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Chris Wilkins, A.P.S.W.

… and others not yet confirmed!

Topics to include (most will be BACB CE eligible)

Two-day PECS training

Verbal behavior workshop

Functional behavior assessment

Comparing ABA & other treatments

How to identify effective treatments

Dispelling myths about ABA

Positive behavior supports

Treating feeding problems

Developing job-related social skills

Ethical issues in behavior analysis

Quality of life discussions

Epigenetics and operant conditioning

Implementing token systems

… and more!

Have you really read this far? Well, since you are so diligent, see if you can be the first to answer the following WisABA trivia in the comments: Name, in chronological order, the three lakes WisABA will have had its conference at as of August 16, 2010. Good luck! — Matt.